As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior Scientist in New York is $133,937, equivalent to $64 per hour, $2,576 weekly, or $11,161 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Senior Scientist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Senior Scientist in New York vary widely, spanning from $109,959 to $165,774. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($121,386) and 75th percentile ($150,601), while top earners (90th percentile) make $165,774 per year. This $29,215 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Data Analysis, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, New York Senior Scientist often earn 6.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 83 companies. However, New York currently ranks 8 nationwide for Senior Scientist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Senior Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $109,959 NY September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $121,386 NY September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $133,937 NY September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $150,601 NY September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $165,774 NY September 01, 2026
25% $121,386 10% $109,959 90% $165,774 75% $150,601 $133,937 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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A scientist is someone who conducts scientific research to advance knowledge in an area of interest. In classical antiquity, there was no real ancient analog of a modern scientist. Instead, philosophers engaged in the philosophical study of nature called natural philosophy, a precursor of natural science. It was not until the 19th century that the term scientist came into regular use after it was coined by the theologian, philosopher, and historian of science William Whewell in 1833. The term 'scientist' was first coined by him for Mary Somerville, partly because the term "man of science", mo...

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Location Brentwood, NY Avg. Salary $111,524 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Clay, NY Avg. Salary $101,476 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Henrietta, NY Avg. Salary $99,877 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Huntington, NY Avg. Salary $115,425 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Levittown, NY Avg. Salary $112,152 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Nassau, NY Avg. Salary $103,171 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location New Suffolk, NY Avg. Salary $110,120 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Accord, NY Avg. Salary $107,444 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acra, NY Avg. Salary $102,704 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adams, NY Avg. Salary $100,987 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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